Responsibilities: Purchase materials, components and equipment as driven by MRP system or reorder Point system Drive Gross Margin Improvements through negotiations or localization with supplier on pricing, rework cost and minimizing expediting cost and purchase price variance. Responsible for materials lead time reduction by getting suppliers to improve cycle time, negotiating on hedges and VMI program. Ensure timely PO execution and address supplier's quality, capacity, materials issues that may affect supply. Drive suppliers to meet on time delivery Active participation on business review with suppliers and provide constructive feedback to help suppliers to improve their scores Ensure accuracy and timeliness of claims from suppliers on ECO and EOM projects. Timely review and execute on ECN and ECO changes so that production is not affected. Develop actions to minimize excess inventory. Work with Inventory Analyst by providing recommendation during quarterly E&ND review. Follow throug...